About This Role
Ascent Flight Training is seeking an Avenger Pilot at RNAS Culdrose to operate a King Air B350 and support airborne rear crew instruction under the UKMFTS programme. The role involves conducting scheduled and unscheduled sorties, maintaining high safety and regulatory standards, collaborating with instructors and engineers, and remaining current and ready to meet changing training requirements.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Fly airborne sorties supporting rear crew instruction as part of the UKMFTS programme.
- Provide pilot assistance to flying training operations, ensure all aircraft operations meet demanding safety and regulatory standards, and work closely with instructors and engineers to deliver seamless, high-quality training experiences.
- Act as a role model for flight safety, professionalism, and Ascent’s core values.
- Maintain readiness for scheduled and unscheduled flights and adapt to evolving training needs.
What We Offer
This is a full-time role of 40 hours per week with a stable Monday-to-Friday schedule and no weekend flying.Ascent promotes a flexible and inclusive workplace that values diverse perspectives, collaboration, individuality, and work-life balance.Flexible working arrangements, including part-time hours, job share, and alternative working patterns, may be considered, with support available for candidates requiring reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
Requirements
- Essential requirements include a Commercial Pilot’s Licence with a minimum of 500 hours as first pilot, or qualification as a military multi-engine pilot
- proven medical fitness and a commitment to maintaining flying currency
- a strong safety mindset and integrity in reporting and decision-making
- excellent communication and teamwork skills
- and confidence using digital tools and systems. Desirable qualifications include an Instrument Rating, single-pilot operational fitness, familiarity with the UKMFTS structure and rear crew training syllabi, understanding of military ethos and training standards, and experience supporting operational efficiency and continuous improvement. Candidates who do not currently meet the essential requirements may apply if they are on a pathway to achieve them. The successful candidate must obtain Security Check (SC) clearance.